Il caimano
- Drama
- Comedy
Bruno Bonomo was a famous producer of B-movies in the ‘70s. After a long hiatus, Bonomo offers a screenplay to RAI centered on the figure of Italy’s prime minister and media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi, a subject so controversial that even the public television broadcaster refuses to produce it
The Caiman is a 2006 Italian drama-comedy about a washed-up B-movie producer in the 1970s who attempts a comeback by pitching a controversial screenplay about Silvio Berlusconi to Italy's public broadcaster. Directed by Nanni Moretti, the film explores ambition, media power, and artistic integrity against the backdrop of Italian politics and cinema.
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Silvio OrlandoBruno Bonomo
Margherita BuyPaola Bonomo
Jasmine TrincaTeresa
Michele PlacidoMarco Pulici
Antonello GrimaldiDirettore di produzione
Elio De CapitaniSilvio Berlusconi
Paolo Sorrentinoil marito di Aidra in "Cataratte"
Paolo Virzìdirigente Maoista in "Cataratte"
Giuliano MontaldoFranco Caspio
Tatti SanguinetiBeppe Savonese, critico cinematografico
Toni BertorelliIndro Montanelli- Lucia AricòMarika la sceneggiatrice
Jerzy StuhrJerzy Sturovsky, produttore polacco
Matteo Garronedirettore della fotografia
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The Caiman — frequently asked
When was The Caiman released?
The Caiman was released on March 24, 2006.
What is The Caiman about?
The film follows Bruno Bonomo, a once-famous producer of B-movies, as he returns to filmmaking with a screenplay centered on Italy's prime minister and media magnate Silvio Berlusconi—a subject so politically sensitive that even state television refuses to produce it.
What genres does The Caiman fall into?
The Caiman is a drama-comedy that blends satirical humor with serious themes about cinema, power, and creative ambition.
Is The Caiman currently available to watch?
Yes, The Caiman is a completed, released film from 2006 and is available through various streaming and rental platforms, though availability varies by region.
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